Staff Writer 
IN a world where glass ceilings still loom large, one lady, Mrs Tatiana Ellis, has not only shattered them – but she has also built entire skylines beyond them.
She is a woman of fierce determination, global perspective, and unwavering compassion.
She is the highest-ranking woman at Westprop Holdings Limited– sitting a rung below Chief Executive Mr. Ken Sharpe. She sits on the company’s board – giving her more leverage in the company’s direction.
She stands tall as the Chief Operations Officer of WestProp Holdings Limited – often dabbling as acting chief when Mr. Sharpe is away on other assignments outside Zimbabwe.
Her badge is decorated because she is part of Westprop, one of Zimbabwe’s most transformative real estate companies. But her story is more than corporate success – it is a tale of resilience, empowerment, and deep-rooted love for the girl child.
Born in a society where women were often relegated to the background, Tatiana’s early life in communist-era Ukraine taught her to fight for her place at the table.
She began her professional journey in St. Petersburg, leading a groundbreaking transformation in one of the city’s most prestigious childcare institutions. This early experience ignited a lifelong passion for uplifting women and children, a passion that now fuels her work in Zimbabwe.
With over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship and investment across South Africa, Ukraine, Dubai, and Russia, Tatiana brings a rare blend of international insight and local commitment. At WestProp Holdings, she has been instrumental in delivering iconic developments like Millennium Heights, Pomona City, and the upcoming Mall of Zimbabwe—projects that are not just architectural feats, but symbols of progress and possibility and national pride.
Yet, it is her lioness spirit—bold, nurturing, and unyielding—that truly defines her. Tatiana is a vocal advocate for women’s emancipation, often mentoring young women and championing initiatives that give the girl child a voice and a future. “Empowering women isn’t just a cause,” she once said, “it’s a responsibility. When we uplift a girl, we uplift generations.”
As a foreign national who has chosen to invest her energy and expertise in Zimbabwe, Tatiana views international investment not as intrusion, but as collaboration. “Zimbabwe is a land of untapped potential,” she affirms. “When foreign investors come with respect, vision, and a willingness to build alongside locals, they don’t just grow their portfolios—they help grow a nation.”
Her leadership has earned her accolades both locally and internationally, but Tatiana remains grounded. A proud mother and family-oriented woman, she balances boardroom brilliance with heartfelt humanity. In every project she touches, there’s a trace of her belief that development must serve people—not the other way around.
Yet, she believes leadership is not in the title but energy and strategic focus that allows for self-expression by the people one leads.
In Tatiana Ellis, Zimbabwe has not just gained a real estate powerhouse—it has embraced a lioness who roars for justice, equity, and transformation. And as she continues to shape skylines and lives, one thing is certain: her legacy will be measured not just in buildings, but in the hearts, she has inspired and the futures she has helped build.
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